A message of courage for anyone who needs it right now. Philippians 4:13: I can do all things in Christ who gives me strength.

God bless

“Up on the Shelf”
my courage sits quiet
up on a shelf out of
reach.
it crouches inside a
glass jar like a miniature red tiger
on display, baring teeth
it can’t use.
my arms aren’t long enough
to reach that courage.
my hands shake too much
to open the lid.
I sit on the floor and stare
up at the restless
tiger.
now more than ever
I need the dusty bravery
put away with too many
old forgotten treasures,
so I turn to You.
You lift me up so I can reach
that gleaming prize You gave me
years and years ago,
that I lost on the top shelf.
I pick up the jar, cradle it.
You put Your big hands over mine:
Let’s open it.
With Your strength
I lay new claim
to the fire
You lit inside my soul.